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Coffee in hand, Parsippany? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Planning your day at Parsippany's big Fall Festival yet?
  • How a Girl Scout project became a beloved Parsippany summer tradition
  • Parsippany students heading from world record stage to hometown spotlight

Also on today's calendar: Hopatcong Monthly Market and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets bigger the more you take away? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: Very warm; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Parsippany's 23rd Annual Fall Festival Returns to Smith Field Park on September 19 (shopmorriscounty.com) — Parsippany's 23rd Annual Fall Festival will take over Smith Field Park on Route 46 East on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. Expect food trucks, crafters, nonprofits, and live entertainment at this free, family-friendly street fair. Local businesses and groups can still register for booth space through the Parsippany Recreation Department online or by email.
   

2. Silver Star Acting Camp Completes Thirteenth Year Serving Campers With Special Needs (parsippanyfocus.com) — Silver Star Acting Camp has just finished its thirteenth summer in Parsippany, offering a week-long theater experience tailored for campers with special needs. Founded by three former Girl Scouts and supported by Parsippany Elks Lodge #2078, the program blends games, acting, dance, and crafts, culminating in a showcase for families. Organizers say the real goal is fun, confidence, and community connection.
   

3. Parsippany Dance Teacher Bina Menon Helps Lead Guinness World Record Mohiniyattam Performance (parsippanyfocus.com) — A longtime Parsippany dance teacher, Bina Menon of Kalashri School of Arts on Route 46, helped lead a Guinness World Record Mohiniyattam lesson with hundreds of dancers. Many Parsippany students joined the achievement, and Menon is now preparing a major October 25 performance expected to take place in Parsippany, spotlighting local youth and Indian classical dance traditions.
   

4. 2026 Morris/Sussex high school girls soccer team-by-team preview (dailyrecord.com) — Morris and Sussex girls soccer teams are previewed for the 2026 season, including a note that Parsippany's squad brings in a notably large freshman class. Coaches across the region outline returning standouts, key newcomers, and realistic goals, from county titles to sectional runs. It's a handy snapshot of who to watch once the first whistle blows.
   

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Other local events
    Monday August 31
  • Teachers Report
    Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools 292 Parsippany Rd,, Parsippany , NJ 07054
    8:00 am
  • PHS - Freshman Parent Night
    Parsippany Troy Hills Township Schools 292 Parsippany Rd,, Parsippany , NJ 07054
    6:30 pm
  • Freshman Parent Night
    Parsippany High School 309 Baldwin Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054
    6:30 pm
    • Tuesday September 1
  • 7:30pm Council Meeting
    Denville Township Events and Meetings 1 Saint Mary's Place, Denville, NJ 07834
  • Virtual Author Talk: David Stewart
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    2:00 pm
  • Genealogy Meeting →
    Morris County Library, 30 E Hanover Ave, Hanover
    6:45 pm
    • Wednesday September 2
  • Canasta - In Person
    Denville Public Library 121 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834
    1:30 pm
    • Friday September 11
  • Friends of Parsippany Library Book and Media Bag Sale →
    Parsippany Library, 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany-Troy Hills
    12:00 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Step Into Fun! Beginner Square Dance Lessons →
    9 Two Bridges Rd, Montville
    6:30 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Morris Knolls Thespian Booster Club Mattress Fundraiser →
    MKHS Cafeteria, 50 Knoll Dr, Rockaway
    10:00 am

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A hole (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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